Firefighters started battling the fire at the location on Pine Valley Road around 4 a.m. Wednesday.

March 30th, 3:50 am
Units responded to a business fire at the American Legion on Pine Valley Rd. Engine 5 arrived with heavy smoke and flames showing from the roof of the structure. pic.twitter.com/yOFSwUueOw

"This is tragedy to a lot of people," said Anthony Mathis, Post 207 commander.

They would have been getting ready to open for the day at 1 p.m. normally.

Instead, they are trying to figure out what to do next.

"These guys are great, they're our community heroes. Any extra effort, we as a legion, legionaries, as veterans of this place greatly appreciate it," said Kevin Piscionere with American Legion Post 207.

Gehlbach talked to them about what this means for the veterans who rely on the place, which is more than a building, but also a place of camaraderie.

"Losing just one is such a big impact to the people who have served the country and have a place to go to feel like they're still connected and feel appreciated. So to lose it, is kind of hard," Piscionere said.

Anyone who wants to help veterans of American Legion Post 207 can send donations to P.O. Box 524.